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Bitcoin is the pioneer of blockchains and cryptocurrencies, introduced in a white paper released in 2008 by an apparently pseudonymous person or group of people known as Satoshi Nakamoto. The document described a peer-to-peer method of transferring money without the use of financial institutions. The cryptocurrency known as bitcoin or BTC debuted in 2009. Transactions are recorded on a public ledger (a blockchain) by entities known as miners who engage in process called proof-of-work. Miners are rewarded for doing that by getting newly minted bitcoin. Some proponents view BTC as an alternative to fiat currencies and a hedge against inflation. Bitcoin has inspired the creation of numerous other cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects.

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$100K Bitcoin Blocked By Monster Sell Wall

A sizeable well wall is blocking Bitcoin from breaching the $100,000 threshold, despite the bullish frenzy for the largest cryptocurrency by market cap. CoinDesk's Christine Lee explains on "Chart of the Day."

$100K Bitcoin Blocked By Monster Sell Wall

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Uptober Forming Amid Rising Stablecoin Liquidity and Bitcoin Transactions

Stablecoin market capitalization has jumped to $169 billion led by USDT and USDC. Plus, on-chain analytics firm Santiment reported a bump in whale transactions on the Bitcoin network. Could stablecoin liquidity and rising transaction volume be the catalyst for bitcoin's next price surge? CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day."

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Bitcoin Breaks $64K While Gold Soars

Bitcoin has surged 7% in the past five days, breaking through $64,000 for the first time since Aug. 26. In the meantime, gold has reached all-time highs on over 30 occasions this year, topping $2,600 an ounce. Why are the two assets outperforming? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."

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ETH/BTC Ratio Slid to Lowest Since April 2021

The ether/bitcoin trading pair dipped below 0.04 late Sunday, reaching its lowest level since April 2021. The drop signals a decline of investor interest in ether relative to bitcoin. CoinDesk's Benjamin Schiller presents the "Chart of the Day."

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Is Bitcoin Losing Its Bullish Momentum?

BTC's 200-day SMA is close to losing its bullish momentum. TradingView data shows that the gauge has averaged a daily increase of less than $50 since late August, well below the $200-plus moves seen earlier this year. The slump in variability is a sign the average has hit stall speed for the first time since October, indicating a pause or impending bearish trend change. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."

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